--- title: HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 165 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 51 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [de, en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Villa and castle entry on foot rank_in_category: 5 of 11 (Varenna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/hiking-tour-varenna-castle-of-vezio-villa-monastero-fiumelatte/ --- # HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE **Guidekin's take:** A guided hike above Varenna linking the Castle of Vezio, the gardens of Villa Monastero and the source of the Fiumelatte river, led by a certified nature guide. Entry to the villa and the castle is included, no meal is, and moderate fitness is needed for 6h on foot. 4.88 from 51 reviews at €165 per person. ## Overview Discover the local history and traditions of Varenna on a hiking tour lead by a local guide. Visit Varenna, a romantic medieval village on Lake Como, the botanical garden of the world-famous Villa Monastero, the castle of Vezio that overlooks the village, and the source of Fiumelatte, one of the shortest rivers in the world, during a hike. Enjoy a walk in nature surrounded by silence and stunning panoramas. Visit the romantic medieval village of Varenna, its colourful narrow streets, and the "Walkway of Lovers." Explore the Castle of Vezio, a medieval castle with a stunning view at the intersection of the three branches of Lake Como. See the Fiumelatte, the second shortest river in Italy, already explored by Leonardo Da Vinci. Visit the Villa Monastero, a beautiful villa with a botanic garden on the lakeshore. Take a break for lunch and taste local products of the area, such as local cheeses and cured meats served with artisanal jams and honey. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point: Varenna, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Children from €125: ages 8 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €165 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 51 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Trekkingsmile Di Nadia Lillia ## What's included - Entrance ticket to Villa Monastero - Entrance ticket to Vezio Castle - Hiking guided by Nadia,Nature Guide abilit. AIGAE, Italian official Association for Hiking Guides ## Itinerary 1. **Castello di Vezio** (45m) - The Castle of Vezio shows us a breathtaking scenery of the central part of the Lake, watching Bellagio, Menaggio and Tremezzo. Immersed in a century-old olive grove, the castle tells us stories about its ancient origins. It's believed that the castle is visited by Queen... 2. **Sorgente Fiumelatte** (15m) - Fiumelatte, better known as the shortest river in Italy, springs from a cave in the rock that has had illustrious explorers: Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the first. When active, the river flows into the lake in a beautiful cascade of white foam. 3. **Villa Monastero** (1h) - , thanks to its strategic location, is one of the most interesting attractions of our lake: its history, its landscape, the botanic garden which extends for 2 km from Varenna to Fiumelatte with thousand botanical species and the House Museum 4. **Varenna** (1h) - , a charming fishing village with its medieval centre, its small streets that lead from the main square to the lake, its beautiful lakeside with the romantic "Walk of Lovers". ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting point: Varenna, San Giorgio square, in front of the main church of San Giorgio Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJC1rRJcQXhEcRWYKLTTIbMLM ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Varenna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 11** | €165 | 6h | 4.88 (51) | shared | | [Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat](/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-hidden-gorge-boat/?format=md) | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (865) | shared | | [Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio and Varenna](/italy/lake-como/tours/private-boat-tour-on-lake-como-from-bellagio-and-varenna/?format=md) | €350 per group | 1h | 4.95 (58) | private | | [Private Boat Tour from Varenna on Lake Como](/italy/lake-como/tours/private-boat-tour-from-varenna-on-lake-como/?format=md) | €450 per group | 1h | 4.96 (48) | private | Ranked #5 of 11 in Varenna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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